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Investment. Yes financial data shows that art performs well as an asset over time. But for the people investing in art, the satisfaction in art is being able to hang it on your wall and show it off.
Collecting. Collecting art for love and profit is one of life's great pleasures. Art collecting has a long history, and most of the world's art museums grew out of great private collections formed by royalty, the aristocracy, or the wealthy.
Lasting enjoyment. Carpets, couches, lamps and knickknacks come and go in a lifetime. Art endures the centuries. Be an individual, buy original art.
Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it will enhance your life. The best reason to buy art is because you love it.
Buying Tips
Selecting a work of art is a pleasurable, enjoyable experience. Here are some tips to help you get started turning your blank canvas into a work of art:
- Why are you looking to buy? Is it for your home or office? Is it a gift?
- Do you have any specific requirements? Think about dimensions of the work, the space/function of the work, materials to be used.
- Do you have any particular styles, colours, materials in mind?
Keep an open mind. Your gut reaction is frequently the best way to choose work.
Visualize your space and see what you want it to look like in the future. Choose a style you like abstract, modern, or impressionist and concentrate on pieces that fit into that category. Worried about colour? Bring along a paint chip or fabric swatch to help you find the right color palette. Do you prefer an eclectic look?
Considerations
Once you have decided what you want to buy, you should also consider the following:
- Does it make you feel good?
- Is it aesthetically pleasing?
- Is it a piece of work you just can't imagine walking away without?
- Does it have any special requirements for installation?
- Will it fit the space in your home or office?
- Does the piece need framing or a change of frame?
Budget
You don't need a large budget to get good art up on your walls. Your home does not have to suffer with naked walls. If you're sick of staring at leftover college posters or stretches of blank white paint, try decorating your space with sculptures, paintings or photographs. Finding fine art doesn't have to be difficult or expensive
Parkdale Gallery can help.
Private Appointments. We will contact the artists you are interested in and arrange a meeting to view their works. This will be an opportunity to discuss with the artist what you like about their work. If the artwork you originally found is not available to buy, the artist may have similar works that may interest you. Some artist will be open to commissioning a work just for you.
To have artwork hanging in our house when you've talked to the artist, know who made the piece and the process of how it's done, is a fulfilling experience.
Catalogues of artists collections are available in the gallery for you to browse.
Interior designer services are available through the gallery. You may want some professional help to guide you
Payment Plans. Ask about our payment options.
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